[Pedals Set MOD] G.Thrust-natec or G.Fan-master?

Hi,

you get bored with your (too good) HE PRO or Sim3Pedal !
need to feel the good old days…

or simply pacing like a caged lion (maybe sick of working from home! )?

okay, don’t worry, here’s some cool stuff for you!
go to your kitchen (i.e. garage)
and prepare the diner (i.e. make a hardcore pedals set mod).

first, rummage through getting some broken, not functioning, unreliable, soft like “caramel custard” (flanby) parts from your old G25/27, T3PA Pro, CSP V1/V2, CSL Elite,…

 

 

then do your magical mix!

adding some screws, nuts, washers, a bit of elbow grease as usual in DIY project!, also a bit of 3D printing and after some hard work, feel happy like a teen getting his first date and get a pretty decent pedals set:

okay now the big challenge!
try to get a T.RJ12 USB adapter….

damn’! out of stock worldwide…

anyway, if you can’t find it use the big USB adapter provided with your T3PA Pro:

(no error here, the dust on it is also part of the adapter! keep it to increase reliability)

That’s it!

😉

Cheers,
z

Bye Bye Fanatec Podium Back To Simucube!

SCORE: FANATEC=5/10 – SimuCUBE1=9/10

Hi,

Here at EKSIMRacing Lab we’re currently finishing a prototype of motion simulator 2DOF+ZTLS (I will talk about the DIY 2DOF simulator with the Zappadoc Traction Loss System soon…) with a steering wheel based on SimuCUBE 1 and WOW!!!!!!!!

Based on the simple Mige motor OSW KIT from SimRacingBay ( I strongly recommend to shop your SC from SRB) but far better than a Podium DD (we have the latest available FW version 1.0.25, we dropped MMOS), I really love this feeling more close to a real racing car.

For those who have a Podium DDx and an unused SC1 MIGE taking dust… I strongly suggest to install back the SC, update the FW (adjust your game settings ) and compare!

no weird noises of the base or/and the power supply,
no weird behaviors of driver,
super stable and reliable,
super responsive,
no flexy QR,
clear feeling of the track surface,
no longer feeling disconnected from car,
very accurate during all session (no loosing ffb accuracy after a session of more than one hour),
strong enough (anything stronger than small MIGE is NOT for you but real trained racing driver, if someone tells you that you need a more powerful motor, that’s pure bullshit ).
cheaper,
nice and recommended!

Start with this simple, neutral and clean SC1 setup below (using 900° or 1080°) which is suitable in 90% of cases and preferably mod the ffb settings of each game, the games today have plenty ffb settings and you need rarely to change your SC1 default. Get into the habit of returning the steering wheel to the center after turning off the PC (or simply check the wheel center after PC startup).

 

Now after that I would love to give the small SC2 a try… even if there’s no gain to expect in terms of pure driving (DD2/SC2 is more about marketing than real improvement related to direct drive technology and minus all other redundant (useless for me) features like wireless, direct button/axe management, integrated shifter and pedals set management, etc. )…

The Fanatec “ecosystem” is outstanding but keeping backward compatibility with old hardware on Podium series was a big mistake and leads to more complex software driver/firmware and electronics making the podium series unreliable, IMHO.

Cheers,
z

 

Update & hofix today of SLIMax Manager Pro (All Editions – 2020-07-17)

Update & hofix today of SLIMax Manager Pro (all editions) (2020-07-17)

Changelog SLIMaxMgrProNoFanatec app (version without the support of Fanatec hardware):
– fix the device test of SLIFanatec Bodnar Conversion Kit
– add the basic support of SLI Fanatec Teensy conversion kit, the Teensy conversion kit is already supported through the Fanatec SDK in SLIMax Manager Pro (regular version), this new implementation doesn’t require the Fanatec SDK or driver to work.

Changelog of the SLIMaxMgrPro app (regular version with support of all devices):
– fix the device test of SLIFanatec Bodnar Conversion Kit
– rate of update cycles in Fanatec module increased

To get the update:
Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins
and hit the button “Download And Install All“.

Cheers,
z

FV2 Mod Exclusive! Only Available With SLIMax Manager Pro!

FV2 display is currently limited to 4 std letters + numbers only. With this mod you have 100% compatibility with the 3xDIGITS display of old Fanatec steering wheels!

To activate this hidden feature when starting the SLIMax Mgr Pro, put any text file with the name “fanatec_fv2_mod_enabled.txt” in the config folder:

C:\users\<USERNAME>\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\cfg\

this mod has no effect on other steering wheel, only works with FV2.
Enjoy!

Cheers,
z

NEW Version 15 Of The Z-Ring Is Out!

NEW Version 15 of the Z-Ring is available for download today!

[EN]

Z-Ring v15 is available for download

The difference between versions 14 and 15 of the Z-Ring is a short heel and a recess bottom to make room for a lock nut (see installation for more information). This allows a complete stability of the QR even in the event of repeated big vibrations using your Fanatec Podium DD1 or DD2.

FAQ US/UK
https://zappadoc.com/f-a-q-z-ring-for-fanatec-podium-dd1-dd2-us-uk/

Donwload zip file here:
https://zappadoc.com/podium-dd1-and-dd2-qr-issue-the-z-ring-solution/

Authorized Dealer / Vendeur agréé:

Cheers,
z

[FR]

La v15 du Z-Ring est dispo au téléchargement

La diffĂ©rence entre les versions 14 et 15 du Z-Ring est un talon court et un fond Ă©vidĂ© pour faire de la place pour un contre-Ă©crou (voir l’installation pour plus d’informations). Cela permet une stabilitĂ© totale du QR de votre Fanatec Podium DD1 ou DD2 mĂȘme en cas de grosses vibrations rĂ©pĂ©tĂ©es.

la FAQ en français
https://zappadoc.com/questions-reponses-sur-le-z-ring-pour-fanatec-podium-dd1-dd2-fr/

Donwload zip ici:
https://zappadoc.com/podium-dd1-and-dd2-qr-issue-the-z-ring-solution/

Authorized Dealer / Vendeur agréé:

Cheers,
z

New Version 3.4.6.6d Of SLIMax Manager Pro And Fanatec Edition Available Today!

New Version 3.4.6.6d Of SLIMax Manager Pro And Fanatec Edition Available Today!

This update is 100% free as usual and recommended!

CHANGELOG 2019-09-27:

– New support of RGB colors of FLAG LED of Fanatec Formula V2,
Edit your setup, go to Advanced Setup Options and choose the color of each FLAG LED under LED category

– Review and cleanup all scrips files for a better stability of scripting module

– full support of VDASH-EMU and V2R (Virtual To Real Buttonbox) technology added to the Fanatec Edition, enjoy your virtual buttonbox as a real (physical) device

ATTENTION: ALL Fanatec setups have been updated with new flag LED capabilities, you need to select Advanced Options in the SLIMax Auto-Upater and force the update of all setups to get them

 

To get the latest Plugins/Software for SLIMax Mgr (PRO v3.4.6.6 or Fanatec Ed. 1.0.0.3 must be already installed),
run the manager and select menu « Check For Update
 »
and then click the « Download And Install All » button

Cheers,
z